For Ages: 10-11 years

• Sybil Leslie
• Jennifer O'Sullivan-Sirjue
• Sonia Robinson-Glanville

Carlong Primary Social Studies - Year 5: Caribbean Neighbours is a comprehensive text that satisfies the requirements of the Ministry of Education's Revised Primary Curriculum for Grade 5 social studies. All of the topics in the curriculum are covered thoroughly and in sequence. Much emphasis is placed on the integration of skills and knowledge as well as the needs of the multiple intelligences. This book is a full-scale revision of Carlong Primary Social Studies Book 5: Our Caribbean Neighbours, which the Ministry recommended for use in Jamaican primary schools.

The text focuses on the Caribbean region and Jamaica as a part of it.

Key Features:

• Learning objectives and Key Words and Concepts are highlighted
• Valuable and current information is provided, as well as stimuli for further discovery through a wide range of activities
• Unit Assessments and Activities include a variety of assessment modes
• Alphabetized Glossary/Index facilitates vocabulary development in context
• Yes! I Can Do This! uses technology and other skills to enrich the students' Social Studies experience 
• Did You Know? offers additional information to extend the students' horizons 
• Let's Talk encourages students to apply knowledge gained to practical, everyday issues through discussion 
• Graphic images including photos from other Caribbean countries and many tables and charts, provide vital information and will excite the interest of students. 
• Numerous opportunities provided for group work as well as peer and individual work 
• What Have You Learnt? summarizes the main points of each unit

Look Out For:

• Outline map of the Caribbean
• List of capitals of Caribbean countries
• Answers to multiple-choice questions in end-of-unit assessments
• Political map of the Caribbean
• Physical map of the Caribbean
• A rich selection and variety of assessment activities. Assessment methods range from the traditional (e.g. essay writing and comprehension) to newer or alternative methods (e.g. making posters and performing dramatic pieces). Assessment is done at every stage and at the end of each unit